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Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake Cheesecake Factory Copycat "Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake, two layers of buttery pineapple upside-down cake stuffed with pineapple cheesecake, just like The Cheesecake Factory… but homemade! I suggest making the cheesecake the day ahead and letting it get nice and cold in the fridge overnight. BUT, the pineapple upside-down cakes should be made the day of for a nice presentation. Cheesecake Factory cheesecakes are big… but this… this thing is ginormous! Who knew your two favorite desserts could get any better, pineapple upside down cheesecake for the win." Makes18 slices Cooking MethodOven Free recipes, giveaways, exclusive partner offers, and more straight to your inbox!Your Recently Viewed RecipesReport Inappropriate CommentAre you sure you would like to report this comment? It will be flagged for our moderators to take action. Thank you for taking the time to improve the content on our site. What's Hot
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Lush cheesecake lightly flavored with pineapple is topped with gooey, spiced rum enhanced syrup, bright pineapple, pecans, and maraschino cherries and then bruleed for just a minute to create an elegant twist on the iconic Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Total time 8 hours 55 minutes If you crave pineapple upside down cake then you will absolutely love this cheesecake version. It's sweet,
rich, and creamy with a ton of pineapple flavor.
❤️ Why you'll love it
This pineapple upside-down cheesecake is the ultimate update on everyone's most-loved classic recipe. From the crunchy graham cracker crust to the sweet, sticky pineapple rings and cherries on top, this is THE cheesecake recipe to remember. After all, your family and friends will! 🧾 Ingredients
🔪 InstructionsThis is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.
🥫 StorageCheesecake should be refrigerated at all times. It'll last sealed in an airtight container (or covered tightly with plastic) for two days. Serve chilled, or let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before digging into your leftovers! While plain, creamy cheesecake can be frozen, the fruit topping doesn't handle it as well. For best results, I'd recommend against freezing leftover pineapple upside down cheesecake. 📖 Variations
💭 Things to knowExpert Tip: Ingredients matter! Don't swap for even minor changes if at all possible. Use a good quality butter, full-fat cream cheese and sour cream, large, fresh eggs, and a good vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste.)
I have three springform pans and I was using the 9-inch pan for the s'mores cheesecake. I used a 10-inch pan for this, which made it a bit thinner, as you can see. I actually think I prefer it this way because it looks more like the splendiferous dessert it was named for. 👩🍳 FAQsHow do I prevent my cheesecake from falling or cracking in the middle? A water bath helps create a steamy environment for the cheesecake and protects it from drastic changes in temperature. This prevents cracking and falling. It is also why all of my cheesecake recipes call for you to add the springform pan to a bigger pan of water during baking. I'm nervous to make a water bath... how do I do it? Don't worry, it's pretty simple! First, wrap the outside (including the bottom) of the springform pan in foil to help protect it from water leaking into the pan. Next, place the pan in a larger pan (I use a roasting pan) and pour hot water into the bigger pan until it is halfway up the sides of the springform. Try to go slowly so you don't splash any water into the cheesecake batter. Finally, carefully put it in your preheated oven and bake according to your recipe. Do I have to bake the pineapple upside-down cheesecake in a springform pan? Nope! You can bake it in a regular cake pan. Grease the pan well with butter or non-stick spray and add a layer of parchment paper that extends over the sides. Then, add the crust and the cheesecake batter and bake as directed. Once the cheesecake has set in the refrigerator (four hours or more) use the parchment that's hanging over the sides to lift the cake out and put it on a serving plate.
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📞 The last wordSo many of the pineapple upside down cheesecake recipes that I've seen are cakes with cheesecake in the center. I didn't want that because, like Brooke Shields and Calvin Klein jeans, I didn't want anything to get between me and my favorite cheesecake. If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box! If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📖 RecipePrint Save Lush cheesecake lightly flavored with pineapple is topped with gooey, spiced rum enhanced syrup, bright pineapple, pecans, and maraschino cherries and then bruleed for just a minute to create an elegant twist on the iconic Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Course Dessert - Cake Cuisine Amercian Heritage Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Resting time: 1 hour Total Time: 8 hours 55 minutes Servings:16 servings Calories:541 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 1163IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 1mg Sign up for the emails and never miss another recipe!!We'll never share your email or send you spam. Pinkie swear. First published July 20, 2013. Last updated July 3, 2022 for readability. What’s new? Check out my Restless Chipotle & Co. Store on Amazon where you'll find all kinds of nostalgic goodness! Thanks so much for being a part of Restless Chipotle! About MaryeWith a 40 year focus on the importance of family and a passion for southern comfort food, Marye Audet-White is an expert in melding the two together effortlessly. Marye's a NY Times Bestselling author with 10 cookbooks under her belt and her recipes have been featured in Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Today, House Beautiful, Texas Living, Food & Wine, and many more. Reader InteractionsWhy is my pineapple upside down cake soggy?In order to prevent pineapple upside down cake from getting soggy, make sure you blot any excess juice or liquid from the pineapple slices and don't add any more liquid than the recipe calls for.
Why is pineapple upside down cake so popular?In the United States, pineapple upside down cakes became popular in the mid-1920s after Dole Pineapple Company sponsored a contest for pineapple recipes. They received over 2,500 various submissions for the inverted pineapple cake and ran an advertisement about it, which increased the cake's popularity.
What country is pineapple upside down cake from?In 1925, the Hawaiian Pineapple Company sponsored a contest calling for pineapple recipes with judges from the Fannie Farmer's School, Good Housekeeping, and McCall's Magazine on the judging panel. It is said that 2,500 of the 60,000 submissions were recipes for pineapple upside-down cake.
Can you bake pineapple upside down cake the day before?Can you make pineapple upside down cake the day before? While I personally like this pineapple cake on the day it is made, you can make it the day before. Simply, bake it as directed, let it fully cool to room temperature, and store it in the fridge.
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